Wow, how awful! Like PP asked, do you have anyone who can help with the toddlers? I'm so sorry!!! I hope that you can pass the time quickly without losing your mind from (practically) bedrest boredom!
Ugh, that sucks! Sorry to hear. Hopefully it will only be the two weeks instead of six. Hopefully you have someone around that can help with the kids/errands/housework.
Oh dang it!! I'm sorry! Do you have anybody that can help with your other two children?
I'm waiting for my mom to call back. She is supposed to come out next month to help me move, I'm hoping she can just move her ticket to come earlier. So we'll see. The last couple of days my friends have been amazing, but my house practically needs a revolving door on it and I can't keep going that way for 6 weeks. If it were a guarantee it would ONLY be two weeks, maybe. But it's not certain and it could be longer.
I really really really really really x1000 do not want to get my inlaws involved. They are huge giant worriers and they'll put extra stress on not only me, but my husband. He's deployed and really doesn't need the extra stress, I'd like to avoid having him in the loop at this point unless it becomes a big problem as opposed to an inconvenience. Right now, the baby is fine, and if I do as I'm told there's no reason why I can't carry to term. I don't need him worrying when he needs to be studying, focusing on the mission, and getting ready for our next unit.
So.... here's hoping my mom can come out so I can avoid the extra drama.
Okay, obviously do what your doc says, but have you read the most recent research on bed rest? It basically says it rarely helps, but that docs do it because it can't hurt. I swore if I got put on bed rest I'd limit my activity severely, but not cut out...I don't know...going to Starbucks and having a hot cocoa while sitting down. Again, Doc knows WAY more than I do, but everything I've read that's written by top OBGYNs says it's a precaution, not a prescription. So maybe don't be too hard on yourself during this time. Balance bed rest with happiness.
Okay, obviously do what your doc says, but have you read the most recent research on bed rest? It basically says it rarely helps, but that docs do it because it can't hurt. I swore if I got put on bed rest I'd limit my activity severely, but not cut out...I don't know...going to Starbucks and having a hot cocoa while sitting down. Again, Doc knows WAY more than I do, but everything I've read that's written by top OBGYNs says it's a precaution, not a prescription. So maybe don't be too hard on yourself during this time. Balance bed rest with happiness.
Honestly the restriction that's the killer (and also most important) is the weight limit for lifting. I feel like the 1 hour up 2 hours down rule still gives me freedom to, like you said, go to starbucks, take a slow 15 min walk, etc... but the lifting thing! Can't really vacuum, can't train my dog, can't put my kids in the car. That's what's seriously killing me in this whole thing....
I'm sorry My H and MIL have decided that it's best for me to be babysat. They are treating me like an invalid, and it's pissing me off. I'm sorry with your situation. I hope your mom can come stay with you.
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I'm sorry! As someone who has been on modified bed rest for the last two weeks and will continue for the foreseeable future, it's not fun but I just keep telling myself it's best for the babies. Fingers crossed your mom can come out, I know when my inlaws have come down to keep me company it tends to stress me out more than when my parents come. Hang in there, you can do this!
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ET 11/29/13 ~ Transferred 2 beautiful hatching blasts, 5 frosties
I'm sorry to hear it. I can't imagine being on a weight lift restriction of only 5lbs. That's crazy and makes grocery shopping a real PITA to boot, nevermind having littles in the house!!!
Fingers crossed your mom can come out early.
Also, when your LO gets older, imagine the "...this is what I did for you!!" story you can tell.
I'm looking for the silver lining here...I know it's not much of one...but it sure makes for a good pregnancy story, right?
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Well I talked to my mom and she's going to be able to come! It's a huge huge relief!
I've been really grateful for the doctors I've seen, both at triage and in MFM. This is the type of situation where I feel like a different doctor may have had a much stronger reaction, or no real reaction at all (especially in a military system where you're kind of in an un-controlled "luck of the draw" situation) I feel the restrictions are actually very modest and proportionate, all things considered. It's just timing with DH being gone that makes them feel like an impossible burden.
Sooooo grateful for my mom! And for all of you ladies being supportive and entertaining and everything else I know I'm going to need during all this forced down time!!
I'm sorry that you have to go through this (especially the weight restriction!), but I'm so glad that your mom will be able to come and help out. Sending good thoughts!
Ughhhhh. That really sucks. You don't realize how much you need to lift things until you are restricted. I was on bed rest for two weeks and it was depressing! You can do this, though! Hope your mom can come out.
A 5 lb weight limit would be seriously difficult to follow. I'm glad your mom can come help out though! Mines been here to visit this past week to help keep my toddler busy while I get the nursery ready and help stock the freezer with meals. It has been amazing! Fingers crossed it is only two weeks of extra rest!
I'm very sorry to hear this. Hopefully you'll be cleared for regular life after another couple of weeks of bed rest. Do you have a friend or relative who can come by and take your other children out for a few hours to give you a break and get them a change of scenery and fresh air? That might help too.
Ugh that sounds extremely annoying. I think especially the no lifting with toddlers!! glad your mom can come out
hope it passes by quickly... lots of Candy Crush or Bumping for you?
Don't play Candy Crush, but I'm sure I'll spend a lot more time Bumping. Probably at odd hours too, because when you sit on your butt 90% of the day you're not gonna sleep well. I'm also pretty worried about the affect this will have on my online shopping habits lol
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Baby Boy due October 2017
DS Grayson (3yrs) (Emergency Csec)
DS Camden (1yr) (All natural Vbac)
DD Isabella due 8/2/2014
Baby Girl born 7/9/2014 at 34.5wks
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TTC since September 2012 ~ DH(32): Non-obstructive azoospermia, Me(32): Normal
10/13 - TESE found sperm!! ~ 11/13 - IVF w/ ICSI #1 ~ ER 11/23/13 ~ 10 R, 9 M, 8 F
ET 11/29/13 ~ Transferred 2 beautiful hatching blasts, 5 frosties
12/5/13 - BFP!!! Beta #1 (12/7/13) - 189 Beta #2 (12/9/13) - 401 Beta #3 5871
12/16/13 U/S #1 - TWINS!! EDD - August 16, 2014 ~ 7/19/14 - Our beautiful baby girls joined the world!
Fingers crossed your mom can come out early.
Also, when your LO gets older, imagine the "...this is what I did for you!!" story you can tell.
I'm looking for the silver lining here...I know it's not much of one...but it sure makes for a good pregnancy story, right?
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Proud Mother to 16 year old Austin (MCJROTC Sgt., Trumpet playing "Band Nerd" and hopeful Air Force Pilot!)
Proud Stepmother to 12 year old Josh (Baseball playing, Saxophone playing "Band Nerd" and hopeful Doctor!)
Proud Mother to baby Kaylee (Stuffed toy playing, Adorable smiling baby and hopeful Rodeo Princess!)
'I loved you for a thousand years and I will love you for a thousand more'
DS born 8.11.14
BFP #2: 9.14.16, EDD: 5.24.17
but yay for your mom coming!. do you have things to distract your other kids with?
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